By Janet Howard | Editorial credit: Alexandros Michailidis / Shutterstock.com President Donald Trump’s Executive orders have reignited discussions about similar policies, drawing parallels to post-9/11 actions. Introduction The September 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center profoundly impacted U.S. policies, particularly concerning the treatment and perception of Muslim communities. In the aftermath, the government […]
Editorial Credit: Roy De La Cruz / shutterstock.com New York, NY—Today, Mayor Eric Adams delivered his fourth State of the City address at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem. Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition: “For centuries, immigrants have powered the economy and culture of New York City – and that longstanding reality is […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com This article explores the process of eliminating the 48-hour rule The 48-hour rule in the New York Police Department (NYPD) has long been a subject of controversy and debate. This rule, which provides officers a 48-hour window before they are required to answer questions […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Ben Von Klemperer /shutterstock.com One policy that has garnered significant attention is the NYPD’s “48-hour rule,” which grants officers a 48-hour window before they must answer questions about incidents involving potential misconduct. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has long been at the center of debates regarding police […]